Context

The Taliban recently celebrated their fifth year back in power in Afghanistan with military displays, marking a period defined by strict governance and international isolation. Seeing such a regime consolidate power over time raises difficult questions about the trade-offs between national stability and fundamental human rights. Looking at the global political landscape, do you think a government's legitimacy should be based primarily on maintaining order, or are civil liberties non-negotiable? How do you think this transition in Afghanistan reflects on similar governance challenges we observe in other parts of the world today?